Travel Eye on Yalikavak (Turkey)

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Overview:

Yalikavak is a small, picturesque fishing village that has not lost its tranquil, unhurried air or Turkish flavour despite the influx of some tourism which has affected most other towns.

It has a relatively traffic-free centre built round a small harbour area crowded with a mix of modern and old restored buildings housing bars, restaurants and hotels. Although it is largely based around the picturesque harbour, it is not just a seaside resort.

The area caters for middlemarket or budget-minded tourists and those families and individuals who want a quiet, relaxed holiday with more than just the hotel to entertain them.

A variety of pensions and hotels offering a full range of facilities. Most of the higher-rated hotels tend to be slightly out of town (many clustered together ½ ml N), and offer a wide range of sporting activities.

Locality:

On the south west coast of Turkey, at the point where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. Near the N tip of the Bodrum peninsula, 12 mls NW of Bodrum itself. Airports: Bodrum 42 mls E, Dalaman 147 mls SE, Izmir 160 mls N. On a large curved bay, backed by hills covered in gorse that flowers bright yellow in early summer.

Entertainment/Facilities/Attractions/Things to do:

The beaches here are very long, starting slightly out of town. They are narrow, with earth-coloured sand mixed with shingle. Another, not as good, lies to the South.The sea is generally clean, and bright blue.

There is not much variation for tourists in this resort, mainly souvenirs and tourist supplies.There is a post office, bank and chemist. All provisions and groceries can be purchased from small local shops There is a large fruit, vegetable and clothing market every week.

Entertainments in the daytime consists of mainly the beach, but activities/excursions are provided by hotels.

In the evening the nightlife is mainly bars, some hotels have their own discos, but the resort is generally quiet. Stunning sunsets provide one of the major forms of evening entertainment.

There are many restaurants serving good fresh fish in relaxed atmosphere by the harbour. Simpler restaurants inland are less pricey.